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Tennessee’s Five NFL Draft Picks Second-Most In Nation Through Three Rounds
The Vols added to their total Friday night as quarterback Hendon Hooker, wide receivers Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman and edge rusher Byron Young were all chosen in the third round.
Darnell Wright Selected In Top 10 of 2023 NFL Draft By Chicago Bears
Tennessee VFL Darnell Wright became the highest drafted Southeastern Conference offensive lineman of the 2023 NFL Draft as the right tackle was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. 10 overall pick in the first round on Thursday night.
NFL Draft Day Arrives For Program-Changing Tennessee VFLs
A new football chapter begins for a group of Tennessee VFLs who changed the trajectory of the program as the three-day 2023 NFL Draft gets underway from Kansas City’s Union Station on Thursday evening.
NFL Draft Day Arrives For Program-Changing Tennessee VFLs
A new football chapter begins for a group of Tennessee VFLs who changed the trajectory of the program as the three-day 2023 NFL Draft gets underway from Kansas City’s Union Station on Thursday evening.
Tennessee Places Record 69 On 2022-23 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll
The University of Tennessee is represented by a department-record 69 student-athletes on the 2022-23 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Wednesday by league commissioner Greg Sankey.
Basketball Vols to Play at Wisconsin Nov. 10
The Tennessee basketball team will travel to Madison, Wisconsin, next season to face the Wisconsin Badgers at The Kohl Center on Friday, Nov. 10.
VOLeaders Academy Class of 2023-24 Announced
Tennessee Athletics recently announced its VOLeaders Academy Class of 2023-24. The program once again will be split into two cohorts that participate simultaneously.
“Big Orange Caravan” Five-City Tour Launches Tuesday Night In Memphis
Tennessee Athletics’ “Big Orange Caravan” rolls across the state of Tennessee once again this April and May with Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White, head football coach Josh Heupel, men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes and women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper.
Postgame/Stats/Story: Neyland Crowd Of 58,473 Watches White Nip Orange, 17-14
Tennessee concluded spring practice Saturday in front of 58,473 at Neyland Stadium, with JT Carver’s 40-yard field goal in the closing minutes lifting the White to a 17-14 victory over the Orange in an evenly-matched Orange & White Game.
Vol Village Music Festival, Orange & White Game Set For Saturday
Tennessee puts the finishing touches on spring football as fans will get a chance to see the 2023 Volunteers at the Orange & White Game on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. Start time is 2:30 p.m. For complete information, visit UTsports.com/gameday.
WATCH/PHOTOS: Legacies Cemented as Distinguished Dozen Inducted
A decorated 12-member class was welcomed into the University of Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame during its Class of 2023 induction ceremony Friday night at Pratt Pavilion.
Coach & Player Quotes: Specialists Ironing Out Roles Through 13 Spring Practices
Special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler met with members of the media Thursday morning to provide updates on the room two days ahead of the Orange & White Game.
Work Underway to Install Wi-Fi, Improve Connectivity at Neyland Stadium
A much anticipated project aimed at enhancing the Tennessee football gameday experience has begun, as Tennessee Athletics has initiated the installation of a very high density (VHD) Wi-Fi network at historic Neyland Stadium.
Need To Know: 2023 Orange & White Game
Tennessee puts the finishing touches on spring football as fans will get a chance to see the 2023 Volunteers at the Orange & White Game on Saturday in Neyland Stadium. Start time is 2:30 p.m. For complete information, visit UTsports.com/gameday.
Paxton Brooks, Jacob Warren Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
For the eighth-consecutive season, the Tennessee Volunteers are represented on the National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society with Paxton Brooks and Jacob Warren being named members of the 2023 class
Coach and Player Quotes: With Orange & White Game Looming, Vols Focus on Building
Tennessee football returned to Haslam Field Tuesday morning for practice after the holiday weekend with the Orange & White Game set for 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
Tennessee Athletics Shatters Strategic Plan Goal With Over 70,000 Football Season Tickets Sold
Building off the momentum of an epic 11-win season last fall, Tennessee Athletics has surged past its goal of football season tickets sold with over 70,000 purchased for the 2023 campaign.
Stats/Story: Beam, Merritt lead #8/11 Vols to 14-2 run-rule win over #2/3 Gators in series finale
Griffin Merritt’s two home runs highlighted a dominant victory over No. 2/3 Florida in Saturday afternoon’s series finale, as the Volunteers run-ruled the Gators, 14-2, at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Photos/Stats/Story: #8/11 Vols struggle early on the mound, #2/3 Gators use long-ball to win 9-3
No. 8/11 Tennessee struggled to contain No. 2/3 Florida’s high-powered lineup in a 9-3 loss on a dreary Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Photos/Stats/Story: #4/5 Lady Vols Late Rally Not Enough, Falls to #21 Baylor, 8-5
The fourth-ranked Lady Vols rallied late against No. 21 Baylor Friday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium but fell short, 8-5, to close out the Tennessee Invitational.
Photos/Stats/Story: #8/11 Vols Can’t Deliver Clutch Hits in Series Opening 6-1 Loss To #2/3 Gators
No. 8/11 Tennessee fell 6-1 in the series opener against No. 2/3 Florida on Thursday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium
Heupel Quotes: Running Backs Shine In Vols’ Second Spring Scrimmage
Tennessee running backs Dylan Sampson, Cameron Seldon and DeSean Bishop paced the Vols’ offense in the second scrimmage to wrap up the third week of spring practice on Thursday in Neyland Stadium.
Coach & Player Quotes: Vols Prep For Second Spring Scrimmage
Tennessee football returns nearly all of its secondary from a season ago, and coach Willie Martinez brought in several new additions to the group. Martinez and the defensive backs met with the media on Wednesday prior to the Volunteers’ second spring scrimmage.
Vol Village Music Festival Artists Set For April 15 Orange & White Game
The first-ever Vol Village Music Festival leading into the Orange & White Game on Saturday, April 15 is set and will be headlined by top 50 Billboard country charts artist Matt Stillwell as well as Knoxville native Emily Anne Roberts.
Baseball Preview: #8 Vols Ready for Battle with #2 Florida
Facing another top-five opponent, the No. 8/11-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are back on Rocky Top and ready for a weekend showdown with No. 2/3 Florida at Lindsey Nelson Stadium beginning Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET.
Softball Preview: Tennessee Invitational
The fourth-ranked Lady Vols softball team will step outside conference play this week as it plays host to No. 21 Baylor and Mercer on Thursday and Friday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium for the Tennessee Invitational.
Coach & Player Quotes: Vols Back to Work After First Spring Scrimmage
Back at Haslam Field after the first scrimmage of spring ball, the Tennessee Volunteers competed their ninth practice of the semester on Monday to kick off their third week.
Transfer Destinee Wells Signs With Tennessee
Tennessee women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper confirmed that she has received an SEC Grant-in-Aid (GIA) and Institutional Financial Aid Agreement (IFAA) from highly-regarded transfer point guard Destinee Wells.
Stats/Story: Koutsoyanopulos’ Four RBIs Lead #3/4 Lady Vols to Series Win at #21/25 Texas A&M
Catcher Giulia Koutsoyanopulos drove in four of the third-ranked Lady Vols’ nine runs Sunday at Davis Diamond, leading UT to a 9-2 victory over Texas A&M and a fourth consecutive SEC series win.
WATCH: Tennessee Football Spring Practice 8 Video
The Tennessee football team held 2023 spring football practice 8 in Knoxville Monday. Watch some highlights below.
Heupel Quotes: Defense Sets Tone In First Spring Scrimmage
Tennessee football is at the halfway portion of spring practice as the Vols’ defense set the tone in the first scrimmage on Saturday in Neyland Stadium.
Stats/Story: #9/10 Vols Explode for 14 Runs to Take Series Finale at #1/1 LSU
No. 9/10 Tennessee rode some red-hot hitting to snag a big win over top-ranked LSU in Saturday’s series finale at Alex Box Stadium.
WATCH: Tennessee Volunteers Pro Day Highlights
Here are some highlights from the University of Tennessee’s Pro Day this week. It was attended by all 32 NFL teams and included Titans head coach Mike Vrabel.
Stats/Story: #9/10 Vols Homer Three Times in 6-4 Loss to #1/1 LSU
No. 9/10 Tennessee belted three homers but came up short in game two of its series with No. 1/1 LSU, falling 6-4 on Friday night at Alex Box Stadium.
Coach and Player Quotes: Vols Set For First Spring Scrimmage, Linebacking Corps Strengthening
Tennessee football will scrimmage for the first time this spring on Saturday in Neyland Stadium as the Volunteers culminate the second week of spring ball.
Transcript: All 32 NFL Teams Watch Vols at Pro Day, NFL Draft on Deck
Momentum continues to build for the future 2023 Tennessee NFL Draft class that went through Pro Day in front of all 32 NFL teams on Thursday afternoon inside the Anderson Training Center.
Stats/Story: #9/10 Vols Defensive Breakdowns Lead to Series-Opening Loss at Top-Ranked LSU, 5-2
No. 9/10 Tennessee dropped a hard-fought battle to top-ranked LSU, 5-2, in front of a record crowd of 13,068 in Thursday night’s series opener at Alex Box Stadium.
Softball Preview: #3/4 Lady Vols on the Road at #21/25 Texas A&M
Third-ranked Tennessee softball is on the road Friday through Sunday as it prepares to take on No. 21 Texas A&M at Davis Diamond.
Vols Set To Showcase Skills at 2023 Pro Day
NFL scouts, coaches and executives will be on hand for Tennessee Pro Day on Thursday as members of the 2022 Volunteer team showcase their skills inside the Anderson Training Center.
“Big Orange Caravan” Five-City Tennessee Tour Rolls In April and May
Tennessee Athletics’ “Big Orange Caravan” rolls across the state of Tennessee once again this April and May with Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White, head football coach Josh Heupel, men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes and women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper.
Baseball Preview: #9/10 Vols Face #1 LSU in Marquee Matchup
Heading on the road to face a major test and a marquee series, the No. 9/10 Tennessee Volunteers gear up to take on top-ranked LSU at Alex Box Stadium for a three-game set beginning Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET.
Baseball Preview: #9/10 Vols Face #1 LSU in Marquee Matchup
Heading on the road to face a major test and a marquee series, the No. 9/10 Tennessee Volunteers gear up to take on top-ranked LSU at Alex Box Stadium for a three-game set beginning Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET.
WATCH: Tennessee Football Spring Practice 6 Video
The Tennessee football team held 2023 spring football practice 6 in Knoxville Thursday. Watch some highlights below.
Thanks For The Ride, John and Jimmy
Josh Ward offers a farewell message to the great duo of John Wilkerson and Jimmy Hyams.
Coaches and Players Transcripts: Veteran Leadership On Display As Week 2 Of Spring Ball Begins
The second week of spring practice kicked off Tuesday as the Vols took Haslam Field for a morning of on-field development.
Photos/Stats/Story: #9/10 Vols Post Third Straight Midweek Shutout in Win Over UNC Asheville
No. 9/10 Tennessee took down UNC Asheville to record its 20th win of the year with a 5-0 victory over the Bulldogs on Tuesday afternoon at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Baseball Preview: #9/10 Vols Take on UNC Asheville in Midweek
Looking to continue its strong play following a sweep of Texas A&M during its SEC home opening weekend, the ninth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers host UNC Asheville in midweek action at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, beginning Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET.
WATCH: Tennessee Football Practice 5 Video
The Tennessee football team held 2023 spring football practice 5 in Knoxville Tuesday. Watch some highlights below.
Stats/Story: Denton’s Five RBIs Help #11/12 Vols Complete Series Sweep of #12/21 Aggies
No. 11/12 Tennessee completed the weekend sweep of No. 12/21 Texas A&M with a 9-6 victory in Sunday’s series finale at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Photos/Stats/Story: #2/4 Lady Vols Softball Takes Series Against #13/16 Alabama
The No. 2-ranked Lady Vols softball team won a wild game three over No. 13 Alabama, 7-5, to win the series Sunday afternoon at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium
